Egyptian Entrepreneurs Begin Gaza 'Green Rafah' Project Studies
Egyptian entrepreneurs entered eastern Rafah on Tuesday to conduct initial technical studies for the "Green Rafah" project, according to Israeli army radio. The teams spent several hours within the "yellow line," performing surveys for infrastructure work and the project's launch. Their entry was authorized and coordinated by the IDF Southern Command, with Israeli soldiers escorting the entrepreneurs and aerial surveillance provided.
Israeli political leadership has approved continued planning for the project, with construction anticipated to begin in the coming months. "Green Rafah" is intended to house tens of thousands of Gaza Strip residents in an area managed by a multinational force, not Hamas. The United Arab Emirates is funding and administering the project.
The authorization for the Egyptian teams followed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the UAE, though no direct link was officially confirmed. This development occurs amidst reported increases in Hamas ceasefire violations. Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have stated that Gaza's reconstruction requires Hamas disarmament.
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